Layto
Layto was the head servant and attendant of Oyette, holding a position of authority among the household staff. Due to the demands of this role, Layto was typically too busy to engage in conversation with lower-ranking servants, instead relaying Oyette's orders to those beneath them, such as Cappa.
Role in The Blood of Giants
In The Blood of Giants, Layto appeared briefly in connection with a request made by Rhys. Layto woke the narrator—Marina du Willet—to inform her of Rhys's request, having first obtained permission from Oyette to grant Marina leave to visit him. After delivering this message and allowing Marina in, Layto departed.
Relationships
- Oyette: Layto served as Oyette's head servant and attendant, acting on Oyette's authority and seeking permission before granting leave to others.
- Cappa: Layto held a supervisory role over servants such as Cappa, relaying orders from Oyette downward through the household hierarchy.
- Marina du Willet: Layto interacted with Marina in a professional capacity, waking her and conveying Oyette's permission for her to visit Rhys.
- Rhys: Layto served as the intermediary who communicated Rhys's request to Marina.